Good morning, Mansfield.

Residents across Richland County made over 6,500 Valentine cards for foster children in a fourth annual card drive organized by Richland County Children Services in partnership with the Mansfield United Lions Club.

The cards will be delivered by Valentine’s Day to offer love and hope.

Clocks will spring forward at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Mar.

8, when daylight saving time begins in Ohio — pending state and federal legislation could soon make the change permanent. Astronomical spring starts on Mar. 20 while meteorological spring begins on Mar. 1.

High school girls basketball tournaments have set brackets with games starting Feb.

17. Mansfield Senior Tygers will travel to Norwalk on Feb. 19 while Mansfield Christian Flames host Buckeye Central; district championship games are set for Feb. 28 at local schools.

High school sports results from the past week show local teams gearing up for postseason tournaments.

Scores and standout wins from local schools (including a buzzer beater victory against Plymouth on Saturday) signal rising excitement as athletes prepare for the season's next phase.

The Mansfield News Journal invites residents to vote for Athlete of the Week until 7 p.m. Friday (last week, Lexington’s Kylie Murfield won with 8,250 votes).

Teddy Bear Concert: Jack and The Beanstalk

2:30-5:00 p.m. — Renaissance Theatre — $5 — A family-friendly musical adventure bringing the story of Jack and the Beanstalk to life in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere.

Mansfield Civic Society First Meeting

11 p.m. — Stonegate Woods — Free entry — Join neighbors to discuss community initiatives in a welcoming atmosphere.

Wellness Walk and Morning Stretch

11-11:45 a.m. — Kingwood Center Gardens — Free entry — Enjoy a refreshing 45-minute class of nature walk followed by a relaxing stretch session.

Love, Lies & The Doctor's Dilemma

8-11 p.m. — The Mansfield Playhouse — Ticket price varies — Experience an evening of drama and intrigue with 'Love, Lies & The Doctor's Dilemma' live in Mansfield.

Frights and Lights

6:30 PM - 12:00 AM — The Ohio State Reformatory — $45-$190 — Experience a spooky movie followed by a guided flashlight tour in a historic haunted venue.

2026 Opening Season Party

6-11:59 p.m. — The Mothership Music Venue — Free with Eventbrite ticket or $5 at the door — Celebrate the start of the concert season with contests, music, and refreshments.

Love, Lies & The Doctor's Dilemma

2:30-5:30 p.m. — The Mansfield Playhouse — Ticket prices vary — A hilarious comedy of relationships and mistaken identities unfolds in Joan's chaotic life.